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a. What is fluid mosaic model of cell membrane and what is its functional importance? b. Describe...

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a. What is fluid mosaic model of cell membrane and what is itsfunctional importance?

b. Describe the differences between active and passive transportof material across membrane with examples.

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A According to fluid mosaic model of plasma membrane given bySinger and Nicolson the plasma membrane is fluid and mosaic inappearanceIt is fluid because the phospholipid present in the membrane areable to to rotate on    See Answer
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